B.08.02 W912DR21R00013.pdf

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W912DR21R0013 30-Jun-2021

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

410-962-5679

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

11:00 AM 30 Jul 2021

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AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

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26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Gov t. Use Only )

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CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT

BELOW IS CHECKED

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W912DR9. ISSUED BY

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a. UNLESS BLOCK

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

AIRRON WIGGINS

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER

(TYPE OR PRINT)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

0 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

20.

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED ORX

SMALL BUSINESS

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

USACE, BALTIMORE

2 HOPKINS PLAZA

BALTIMORE MD 21201

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

13b. RATING

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

FAX:

TEL: 410-962-0175 SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

1,250

NAICS:

325199

X

OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

SEE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

24.22.21.19.

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f . TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER

PARTIAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

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20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

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QUANTITY UNIT

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ITEM NO.

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

A. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

This request for proposal (“RFP”) seeks proposals from Offerors interested in being selected for the Aluminum Sulfate (Alum) & Polyaluminum Choloride (Pacl) Polyaluminum Hydroxychlorosufate Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract at the Washington Aqueduct in Washington D.C. Offerors responding to this RFP are required to submit their proposals in accordance with the Instructions to Offerors contained in this Source Selection Plan and the RFP.

The government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions after receipt of proposals.

B. BASIS FOR AWARD

The award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable proposal. Proposals will be evaluated for technical acceptability but will not be ranked using the non-price Factors. In order for an Offeror to be considered for award, the proposal must receive an “Acceptable” rating in every non-price Factor. A proposal receiving a rating of “Unacceptable” in any non-price Factor will not be eligible for award. Additionally, any other than small business offeror must have an acceptable Small Business Subcontracting Plan to receive an award in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.702(a).

FACTORS TO BE EVALUATED

Factor 1 – Technical: The Government will evaluate capability statements provided. The Capability Statements must provide or address each of the following elements.

• Business license and insurance certificate of Quoter

• A product information sheet (product bulletin) issued by the product manufacturer

• A certified laboratory report for a representative sample of product demonstrating compliance of the Contractor’s product with the requirements of the solicitation (Physical / Chemical Requirements)

• Certification by a certification organization accredited by the American National Standards Institute stating that product meets the NSF/ANSI Standard 60 for addition to drinking water

• Manufacturer’s safety data sheet (SDS) that complies with paragraph (g) of 29 CFR 1910.1200.

If the product of more than one facility or manufacturer may be supplied to fulfill this contract, the information in the capability statement must be submitted for each separate facility or manufacturer. Any request to change the product and/or

SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION

(SEE FAR 3.104)

manufacturer during the contract period must be submitted for approval to Contracting Officer’s Representative.

C. EVALUATION APPROACH

1. VOLUME I – MINIMUM SUBMISSION CRITERIA, FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL

The offerors must provide a capability statement that addresses each of the elements above in” Section B

FACTORS TO BE EVALUATED”.

PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRES FOR EXPERIENCE IN RELEVANT PROJECTS

Contractors may submit up to two (2) past performance references ( from the reference provided directly to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer as described below), with the attached Performance Assessment Questionnaire to completed, including both the customer point of contact information and details of the work performed. Past performance information shall be recent (performance within the last three years) and relevant (similar in size and scope). The references are to be provided with the Offerors technical submission.

The apparent awardees past performance will be evaluated as part of the contractor responsibility determination to ensure the presence of an acceptable performance record in accordance with FAR 9.104-1. This is not considered a part of the technical evaluation in accordance with FAR 15.304 ( C ) ( 3) ( III). Assess the offeror’s probability of meeting the minimum past performance solicitation requirements and prior compliance with FAR clauses 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns and FAR 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan ( as applicable). The rationale for this decision is as follows; past performance will be reviewed as a part of the overall responsibility determination prior to award and therefore does not need to be evaluated as part of the technical evaluation.

Past performance information shall be obtained from any sources available to the Government to include, but not limited to, PPIRS or other databases; interviews with Program Managers, customers, and Contracting Officers;

and references provided by the contractor.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

1. Offerors shall submit all Proposal Volumes (I and II), Volume I – Technical and Volume II – Price, in response to the Solicitation.

2. Each Offeror is required to submit a proposal in accordance with instructions detailed below. Digital copies will consist of the following volumes:

Volume Title Electronic

SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION (SEE FAR

3.104)

File* I Technical Proposal – Factor 1 1 II Price Proposal 1

*NOTE: Electronic submission instructions are outlined in section 7, below.

*NOTE: Electronic submission instructions are outlined in section 7, below.

3. Specific Requirements: An Offeror’s proposal shall consist of all information and material submitted in writing for evaluation in response to this solicitation. The submission of false or misleading information shall be grounds for disqualification of the proposal. The Offeror’s name, solicitation number and solicitation Closing Time and Date, must be identified for each volume. Offerors must organize their proposals as described and outlined below.

Each volume must have a table of contents and a Cover Sheet to include the Offeror’s CAGE Code, address, NAICS and business size in accordance with the System for Award Management (SAM) and Point of Contact information, such as email and phone number. Pages must be numbered. One page front and back shall count as one page. The minimum acceptable type size is eleven

(11) point with a minimum of one inch margins on all sides. The information in each volume must be organized as follows.

4. Volume I (Technical Proposal) (Factor 1): The information must be divided by tab/pages and shall be organized as follows:

MAX. PAGES

TAB 1 FACTOR 1 Technical 30*

* The total number of pages must not exceed 30 pages in the aggregate.

If the Offeror exceeds the page limitation, then the excess page(s) after page 30 will not be evaluated (actual tabs/pages are not included in count).

5. Volume II (Price Proposal): The information must be divided by tabs/pages and shall be organized as follows:

TAB 1 SF 1449 (Solicitation, Offer and Award).

*Note – All amendments must be acknowledged.

TAB 2 Price Schedule filled out completely.

6. Proposal files shall include the Offeror’s name, Solicitation Number, and the solicitation Closing Time and Date. Offerors shall submit their proposals no later than the time and date specified on Standard Form 1449.

Offeror proposals received after the required time and date deadline may be evaluated in accordance with FAR 15.208.

Offerors should not assume that they will have an opportunity to clarify or correct anything in their proposals after submitting it in response to the original Solicitation, and so any submissions should be submitted on the best terms possible and free of errors.

7. https://safe.apps.mil/

Please send proposals using the link above to Contract Specialist Airron Wiggins at Airron.D.Wiggins@usace.army.mil

ALL PROPOSALS SHALL BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE SAFE SITE.

You are limited to five (5) maximum files per upload (total size cannot exceed 2 GB). If you have a large number of files, it is recommended that you combine or ZIP your files before uploading to the SAFE site. Offerors may use compression utility software such as WinZip or PKZip to reduce file size and facilitate transmission.

REQUEST FOR UPLOAD CODE: Offerors must email Airron Wiggins at Airron.D.Wiggins@usace.army.mil no later than five (5) working days, prior to the proposal due date to receive a request code which will allow for file uploads via the SAFE site. Offerors that fail to email for a request code within the time specified above may not be able to receive a request code in time to upload their submission.

FILE DESCRIPTION: Include a “File Description” for each file(s) you upload. The “File Description” will be included in the email notice to the recipient you choose to have access your file(s). NOTE: Do NOT enter Privacy Act Data (Personal Identification Information (PII)) in the File Description.)

Submission shall be in searchable Adobe PDF format and legible. INSTRUCTIONS

TO FOLLOW ON THE SAFE WEBSITE:

a.Once at the SAFE website select the “Drop-off” icon. This allows users without a CAC or users whose computer is not configured to read a CAC, the option to access the SAFE site as a guest.

b.After selecting the “Click Here” link you will be prompted to add your personal information, file information, recipient (Government representative) information and email settings.

c.When completing your file information for transmittal via the SAFE website, you will be required to enter the email address for the recipient. For this solicitation, the recipient is the Contract Specialist. The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is Airron.D.Wiggins@usace.army.mil. The E-Mail address of the Government Employee who initiated the request code will be automatically entered. The Offeror must enter the E-Mail address for the Contract Specialist After entering the email address, click the

W912DR21R0013

ADD button to add the person(s) email to the “Recipients List” of your response. When your proposal is submitted, a notification will be sent to the recipient you added.

NOTE: Do NOT send the SAFE site packages to group email accounts.

Even if you successfully upload your proposal to the SAFE site, notification will not be sent to the Government recipient until you verify your email address. Entering an incorrect email may result in the rejection of your submission for lateness. An Offeror can confirm proper submission by the ‘Drop-Off Completed” screen which generates based on proper file submission.

NOTE: It has been reported that documents are more quickly uploaded into the SAFE website when using a Firefox web browser. The Government cannot verify that this is true and offers no guarantee that Offerors will have more success utilizing any particular browser.

RECEIPT OF SUBMISSIONS: For the purposes of establishing whether a proposal submission is considered timely, the Government considers the date and time the submission is completely uploaded into the SAFE website. For proposals larger than the 2GB capacity of the SAFE website and require multiple submissions, the Government will consider the date and time the last submission is completely uploaded into the SAFE website. Do not assume that electronic communication is instantaneous. It can take several minutes or even hours in some cases. The Government will not be responsible for submissions delivered to any location or to anyone other than those designated to receive proposals. Offerors are responsible for ensuring that proposals are submitted so as to reach the designated recipient. Offerors are responsible for allowing sufficient time for the proposal to be received in accordance with the instructions provided.

Sharon Alexander, Contracting Officer will serve as a secondary point of contact for this solicitation. She can be reached via email at sharon.l.alexander@usace.army.mil.

PRICE SCHEDULE

Price Schedule – Aluminum Sulfate (Alum) CLIN Contract Year Supply Max

Quantity UOM Unit Price Cost

1001 Base Year Cost

Aluminum Sulfate, bulk liquid (Alum)

10,000 Dry tons $ $

2001 Second Year Cost

Aluminum Sulfate, bulk liquid (Alum)

10,000

Dry tons $ $

3001 Third Year Cost

Aluminum Sulfate, bulk liquid (Alum)

10,000 Dry tons $ $

4001 Fourth Year Cost

Aluminum Sulfate, bulk liquid (Alum)

10,000 Dry tons $ $

5001 Fifth Year Cost

Aluminum Sulfate, bulk liquid (Alum)

10,000 Dry tons $ $

Grand Total

Aluminum Sulfate, bulk liquid (Alum)

50,000 Dry tons -- $

Price Schedule – Polyaluminum Choloride (PACl) Polyaluminum Hydroxychlorosulfate (Alum) CLIN Contract Year Supply Max

Quantity UOM Unit Price Cost

1002 Base Year Cost

Polyaluminum Chloride, bulk liquid (PACl)

600,000 Liquid Pounds

2002 Second Year Cost

Polyaluminum Chloride, bulk liquid (PACl)

600,000 Liquid Pounds

3002 Third Year Cost

Polyaluminum Chloride, bulk liquid (PACl)

600,000 Liquid Pounds

4002 Fourth Year Cost

Polyaluminum Chloride, bulk liquid (PACl)

600,000 Liquid Pounds

5002 Fifth Year Cost

Polyaluminum Chloride, bulk liquid (PACl)

600,000 Liquid Pounds

Grand Total

Polyaluminum Chloride, bulk liquid (PACl)

3,000,000 Liquid Pounds

PAST PERFORMANCE FORM (PPQ)

PAST PEFORMANCE SUBMISSION: (See Attached Past Performance Questionnaire)

Submission Requirements: Past performance refers to the quality of recent project experience from the customer’s perspective. The Offeror shall arrange for the reference customer point of contact for two projects to fill out the Questionnaire and return directly to Contract Specialist Airron Wiggins, e-mail at airron.d.wiggins@usace.army.mil.

The questionnaires must be forwarded directly by the references. The Government will not release the questionnaire forms to the Offeror at any time, in order for the Government to solicit candid, unbiased responses and comments.

Three References from previously completed jobs must be submitted and include a point of contact and phone numbers. These references must be relevant to the work which will be performed in this contract. References must be recent within the past 3 years.

NAVFAC/USACE PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE (Form PPQ-0)

CONTRACT INFORMATION (Contractor to complete Blocks 1-4)

1. Contractor Information Firm Name: CAGE Code:

Address: DUNs Number:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Point of Contact: Contact Phone Number:

2. Work Performed as: Prime Contractor Sub Contractor Joint Venture Other (Explain) Percent of project work performed:

If subcontractor, who was the prime (Name/Phone #):

3. Contract Information Contract Number:

Delivery/Task Order Number (if applicable):

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Cost Reimbursement Other (Please specify):

Contract Title:

Contract Location:

Award Date (mm/dd/yy):

Contract Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

Actual Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

Explain Differences:

Original Contract Price (Award Amount):

Final Contract Price (to include all modifications, if applicable):

Explain Differences:

4. Project Description:

Complexity of Work High Med Routine How is this project relevant to project of submission? (Please provide details such as similar equipment, requirements, conditions, etc.)

CLIENT INFORMATION (Client to complete Blocks 5-8)

5. Client Information Name:

Title:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

6. Describe the client’s role in the project:

7. Date Questionnaire was completed (mm/dd/yy):

8. Client’s Signature:

NOTE: Past performance refers to the quality of recent project experience from the customer’s perspective.

The Offeror shall arrange for the reference customer point of contact for three projects to fill out the Questionnaire and return directly to contract specialsit Airron Wiggins, e-mail at airron.d.wiggins@usace.army.mil. The questionnaires must be forwarded directly by the references. The Government will not release the questionnaire forms to the Offeror at any time, in order for the Government to solicit candid, unbiased responses and comments. Three References from previously completed jobs must be submitted and include a point of contact and phone numbers. These references must be relevant to the work which will be performed in this contract. Examples of relevant work is defined as park attendant services; working with the public; computer use knowledge. References must be recent within the past 3 years.

ADJECTIVE RATINGS AND DEFINITIONS TO BE USED TO BEST REFLECT

YOUR EVALUATION OF THE CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE

RATING DEFINITION NOTE

(E) Exceptional Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government/Owner’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor was highly effective.

An Exceptional rating is appropriate when the Contractor successfully performed multiple significant events that were of benefit to the Government/Owner. A singular benefit, however, could be of such magnitude that it alone constitutes an Exceptional rating. Also, there should have been NO significant weaknesses identified.

(VG) Very Good Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds some to the Government’s/Owner’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were effective.

A Very Good rating is appropriate when the Contractor successfully performed a significant event that was a benefit to the Government/Owner. There should have been no significant weaknesses identified.

(S) Satisfactory Performance meets minimum contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor appear or were satisfactory.

A Satisfactory rating is appropriate when there were only minor problems, or major problems that the contractor recovered from without impact to the contract. There should have been NO significant weaknesses identified. Per DOD policy, a fundamental principle of assigning ratings is that contractors will not be assessed a rating lower than Satisfactory solely for not performing beyond the requirements of the contract.

(M) Marginal Performance does not meet some contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed reflects a serious problem for which the contractor has not yet identified corrective actions. The contractor's proposed actions appear only marginally effective or were not fully implemented.

A Marginal is appropriate when a significant event occurred that the contractor had trouble overcoming which impacted the Government/Owner.

(U) Unsatisfactory Performance does not meet most contractual requirements and recovery is not likely in a timely manner. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains serious problem(s) for which the contractor's corrective actions appear or were ineffective.

An Unsatisfactory rating is appropriate when multiple significant events occurred that the contractor had trouble overcoming and which impacted the Government/Owner. A singular problem, however, could be of such serious magnitude that it alone constitutes an unsatisfactory rating.

(N) Not Applicable

No information or did not apply to your contract

Rating will be neither positive nor negative.

TO BE COMPLETED BY CLIENT

PLEASE CIRCLE THE ADJECTIVE RATING WHICH BEST REFLECTS

YOUR EVALUATION OF THE CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE.

1. QUALITY:

a) Quality of technical data/report preparation efforts E VG S M U N

b) Ability to meet quality standards specified for technical performance E VG S M U N

c) Timeliness/effectiveness of contract problem resolution without extensive customer guidance

E VG S M U N

d) Adequacy/effectiveness of quality control program and adherence to contract quality assurance requirements (without adverse effect on performance)

E VG S M U N

2. SCHEDULE/TIMELINESS OF PERFORMANCE:

a) Compliance with contract delivery/completion schedules including any significant intermediate milestones. (If liquidated damages were assessed or the schedule was not met, please address below)

E VG S M U N

b) Rate the contractor’s use of available resources to accomplish tasks identified in the contract

E VG S M U N

3. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION:

a) To what extent were the end users satisfied with the project? E VG S M U N

b) Contractor was reasonable and cooperative in dealing with your staff (including the ability to successfully resolve disagreements/disputes;

responsiveness to administrative reports, businesslike and communication)

E VG S M U N

c) To what extent was the contractor cooperative, businesslike, and concerned with the interests of the customer?

E VG S M U N

d) Overall customer satisfaction E VG S M U N

4. MANAGEMENT/ PERSONNEL/LABOR

a) Effectiveness of on-site management, including management of subcontractors, suppliers, materials, and/or labor force?

E VG S M U N

b) Ability to hire, apply, and retain a qualified workforce to this effort E VG S M U N

c) Government Property Control E VG S M U N

d) Knowledge/expertise demonstrated by contractor personnel E VG S M U N

e) Utilization of Small Business concerns E VG S M U N

f) Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects with multiple disciplines E VG S M U N

g) Ability to assimilate and incorporate changes in requirements and/or priority, including planning, execution and response to Government changes

E VG S M U N

h) Effectiveness of overall management (including ability to effectively lead, manage and control the program)

E VG S M U N

5. COST/FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

a) Ability to meet the terms and conditions within the contractually agreed price(s)?

E VG S M U N

b) Contractor proposed innovative alternative methods/processes that reduced cost, improved maintainability or other factors that benefited the client

E VG S M U N

c) If this is/was a Government cost type contract, please rate the Contractor’s timeliness and accuracy in submitting monthly invoices with appropriate back-up documentation, monthly status reports/budget variance reports, compliance

E VG S M U N

with established budgets and avoidance of significant and/or unexplained variances (under runs or overruns)

d) Is the Contractor’s accounting system adequate for management and tracking of costs? If no, please explain in Remarks section.

Yes No

e) If this is/was a Government contract, has/was this contract been partially or completely terminated for default or convenience or are there any pending terminations? Indicate if show cause or cure notices were issued, or any default action in comment section below.

Yes No

f) Have there been any indications that the contractor has had any financial problems? If yes, please explain below.

Yes No

6. SAFETY/SECURITY

a) To what extent was the contractor able to maintain an environment of safety, adhere to its approved safety plan, and respond to safety issues?

(Includes: following the users rules, regulations, and requirements regarding housekeeping, safety, correction of noted deficiencies, etc.)

E VG S M U N

b) Contractor complied with all security requirements for the project and personnel security requirements.

E VG S M U N

7. GENERAL

a) Ability to successfully respond to emergency and/or surge situations (including notifying COR, PM or Contracting Officer in a timely manner regarding urgent contractual issues).

E VG S M U N

b) Compliance with contractual terms/provisions (explain if specific issues) E VG S M U N

c) Would you hire or work with this firm again? (If no, please explain below) Yes No

d) In summary, provide an overall rating for the work performed by this contractor.

E VG S M U N

Please provide responses to the questions above (if applicable) and/or additional remarks. Furthermore, please provide a brief narrative addressing specific strengths, weaknesses, deficiencies, or other comments which may assist our office in evaluating performance risk (please attach additional pages if necessary):

STATEMENT OF WORK

ALUM AND POLYALUMINUM CHLORIDE

ALUM (ALUMINUM SULFATE) (BULK LIQUID)

Summary Delivery destination Dalecarlia Water Treatment Plant Chemical name: Aluminum Sulfate (Alum) Strength: 47-49% as Al2(SO4)3*14H2O Projected annual maximum quantity: 10,000 dry tons Unit of measure for invoicing: dry tons Delivery load size: 12 dry tons (±10%) Requirements: AWWA Standard B403 and NSF/ANSI Certification 60

1. Requirement – Furnish all of the Washington Aqueduct’s Aluminum Sulfate (Alum) in accordance with these specifications. Alum is used at Washington Aqueduct’s Dalecarlia water treatment plant (WTP). Alum shall conform to the requirements of ANSI/AWWA Standard B403, latest revision, for Alum, except as modified or supplemented herein, and shall be certified to meet NSF/ANSI Standard 60.

2. Period of Performance – Period of Performance shall be for a period of five (5) years from date of award for a total of 60 months.

3. Government Projected Requirements – Estimated maximum annual quantity of 10,000 dry tons per year (as dry alum, Al2(SO4)3*14H2O), during the entire period of performance. Maximum total contract capacity not to exceed 50,000 dry tons over five- year contract duration.

4. Information Required Upon Contract Award – The following information is required to be completed and incorporated into the signed contract upon Contract Award:

a. Contact information for sales, ordering, dispatching, vehicle operators, and technical support:

Product Sales, Ordering, Delivery, Technical Support, and Safety Contact Information Sales / Administrative Office Information

Responsible Personnel Email Address Telephone number(s) Normal working hours

Ordering Office Information Email address for placing orders Normal working hours Telephone number(s) during working hours Telephone number(s) after hours/emergency Responsible personnel

Dispatcher Information Email Address Telephone number(s) Normal working hours Responsible personnel

Delivery Vehicle Operator Documentation Names and photographs of the vehicle operators making deliveries

Product Technical Support (Manufacturer) Responsible personnel Email Address Telephone number(s)

b. Upon contract award, the Contractor shall provide a completed, signed Accident Prevention Plan in accordance with Part 1910, Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations and EM 385-1-1, 15 Sep 08. An Accident Prevention Plan (APP) is a safety and health policy and program document. Contractor’s APP shall address the identified hazards involved and the control measures to be taken. The APP shall interface with the employer’s overall safety and health program, and a copy shall be available with each delivery. The Contractor’s APP shall include the following:

Accident Prevention Plan Requirements

1. Title, signature, and phone number of the plan preparer.

2. Background Information to include: Chemical identification, manufacturer information, product information sheet, SDS

3. Responsibilities and Lines of Authorities – to include (1) a statement of Contractor’s ultimate responsibility for implementation of its safety and occupational health program, including a hazard communication program, and (2) identification and accountability of personnel responsible for safety.

4. Training Documentation– All contract and sub-contract personnel shall have completed required safety training before coming on-site. Employees shall have received training in, at minimum, proper unloading of chemicals, spill prevention, applicable hazardous materials and PPE, and spill response.

5. Accident and spill response procedures. Investigate and report accidents as soon as possible but not more than 24 hours afterwards to the Contracting Officer/Representative (CO/COR). An accident that results in a fatal injury, permanent partial or permanent total disability shall be immediately reported to the Contracting Officer.

6. Personal Protective Equipment: Identify personnel protective equipment to be provided:

(a) Work Clothing. Identify minimum requirements.

(b) Eye and Face Protection. Eye and face protection shall be worn as determined by an analysis of the operations being performed.

(c) Hearing Protection. Hearing protection must be worn by all those exposed to high noise activities.

(d) High Visibility Apparel shall comply with ANSI/ISEA 107, Class 2 requirements at a minimum and shall be worn by all workers exposed to vehicular or equipment traffic.

(e) Gloves. Identify the proper type of gloves appropriate for the delivery of the chemical.

5. Physical / Chemical Requirements –

a. Alum shall meet or exceed the ANSI/AWWA Standard B403, latest revision, except as modified or supplemented herein. All sampling and testing shall be in accordance with ANSI/AWWA Standard B403, latest revision. Alum supplied shall conform to the following requirements:

Physical / Chemical Characteristics

Parameter Minimum Required Maximum Allowed Dry alum content (as Al2(SO4)3*14H2O), % 47 49 Water soluble aluminum content (as Al), % 4.2 4.4

Water soluble aluminum content (as Al2O3), % 8.0 8.5 Total water-soluble iron, as Fe2O3, % -- 0.01 Total water-insoluble matter, % -- 0.1 Specific Gravity at 70 deg F 1.330 1.335 Density, lb/gal 11.1 11.1

b. The Alum supplied shall be in liquid form.

c. Alum supplied shall be clear enough to permit the reading of flow measuring devices without difficulty.

d. Alum supplied shall contain no substances in quantities capable of producing harmful health effects on those consuming water that has been properly treated with Alum.

6. Quality Assurance Requirements –

a. Certification of Suitability for Drinking Water - Alum supplied under this contract is a direct additive used in the treatment of potable water and shall be certified as suitable for treatment of drinking water by an accredited certifying organization in accordance with the requirements of the National Sanitation Foundation / American National Standards Institute Standard 60 (NSF/ANSI Standard 60), Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals—Health Effects.

b. Maximum Usage Level (MUL) for NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certification shall be greater than or equal to150 mg/L.

c. Certification shall be performed by a certification organization accredited by the American National Standards Institute, and evaluation shall be accomplished in accordance with requirements that are no less restrictive than those listed in NSF/ANSI Standard 60.

7. Delivery –

a. Delivery date and time shall be arranged upon placement of order.

b. Quantity - The Contractor shall make Alum deliveries upon request, in single-unit tank trucks. One load of Alum is defined as 12 dry tons (plus or minus 10 percent) as dry Alum, Al2(SO4)3*14H2O. Tank trucks shall be weighed prior to each delivery and the net wet weight of delivered product, in pounds, shall be machine stamped on each delivery ticket.

c. All delivery drivers shall possess a valid commercial driver’s license with the proper Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) endorsements accepted by District of Columbia. All delivery personnel must have company cell phones to facilitate deliveries.

d. Security Tags – Each tank truck unloading hose coupling, manway, and hatch shall be sealed and include a security tag number (see NSF/ANSI Standard 60 Section 3.9.3.1). The security tag numbers shall be e-mailed to Washington Aqueduct personnel below after each cargo trailer has been loaded and is ready for shipping.

WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT DALECARLIA EMAILS TO

1. To be announced at award

e. Documentation Required for Each Delivery- The Contractor shall e-mail the Washington Aqueduct personnel listed above in item 7d the following information prior to each delivery leaving the manufacturing facility:

Documentation to be emailed Prior to Each Delivery

1. Chemical Product Name/ Manufacturer Name

2. Bill Of Lading Number

3. Departure Date and Time

4. Expected Delivery Date and Time

5. Hauler’s Company Name

6. Driver/ Operator’s Name and Driver’s License State and Number

7. Truck License Number

8. Cargo Trailer License Number

9. Seal Numbers For All Hatches and Doors

Upon arrival at the facility, the driver/ operator shall present to Washington Aqueduct personnel the following items:

Documentation Required Upon Each Delivery

1. Bill of lading including lot number or identification of the specific load of chemical delivered

2. Machine stamped weight certificate

3. Certified manufacturer’s laboratory report for the specific load of chemical delivered, containing the following:

Date of Manufacture Date of Shipment Water-insoluble matter Percent aluminum, expressed as Al2O3 Soluble iron Specific gravity and reference temperature

f. The Contractor shall notify the control room (Dalecarlia telephone 202-764-2700) and the email recipients (as listed above in item 7d) of any changes in the driver, cargo trailer, and or delivery schedule.

g. Routine Deliveries – Generally, chemical deliveries shall Monday through Friday except federal holidays, between the hours of 0500 and 1300. Any exception to this requirement must be approved by the COR.

h. Emergency Deliveries - Emergency deliveries may be required within 24 hours after notification and might include holiday and night hours.

i. If the load is rejected, the Contractor shall have 24 hours to supply another shipment. If the Contractor is unable or unwilling to supply another shipment within this time period, Washington Aqueduct has the right to procure a shipment from another source.

j. Holding time prior to delivery - Not applicable to delivery of Alum.

k. All deliveries of Alum shall be freight prepaid, F.O.B. to the following Government facility:

Washington Aqueduct Dalecarlia Water Treatment Plant 5900 MacArthur Blvd., N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20016-2514

l. The following directions to Dalecarlia WTP are provided for ease of delivery:

From 495 take the River Road exit towards D.C.

Take a right on to Goldsboro (614) Take a left on to Massachusetts Avenue At the Westmoreland Circle take the 2nd right on to Dalecarlia Parkway Merge right on to Loughboro Road Take a right on to MacArthur Blvd.

Take a left at the Dalecarlia WTP gate

8 Offloading Requirements –

a. Removal of security tags - Upon arrival, security tags are to be removed from hose coupling, manways, and hatches in presence of Washington Aqueduct personnel after seal numbers are verified by Washington Aqueduct personnel to assure the cargo has not been tampered with.

b. Sampling and Testing Prior to Offloading. At the sole discretion of Washington Aqueduct, the Contractor’s delivery personnel (driver) may occasionally be asked to provide a sample of the chemical from the delivery vehicle before unloading the cargo. Washington Aqueduct will supply the sample container and the driver shall collect the sample from the transportation equipment and turn it over to a Washington Aqueduct representative. Alternatively, the Contractor shall allow Washington Aqueduct to collect a sample of the Contractor’s product from Washington Aqueduct’s transfer piping at the beginning of the offloading process, and the collected sample shall be considered representative of the Contractor’s product. Washington Aqueduct reserves the right to subject samples of the chemical to quick tests to ensure that product meets basic conditions of these Specifications. The Contractor shall allow 60 minutes for this testing to be completed.

c. Filling appropriate tanks - Washington Aqueduct’s representative will identify the proper storage tank(s) to fill for each delivery. Contractor shall be responsible for transferring chemical from the delivery vehicle into the storage tanks at the delivery site and shall observe the entire filling operation at each delivery site. Contractor shall be responsible for the accidental discharge of the product into the wrong storage tank(s).

d. Air padding system - Contractor shall provide an air padding system (an air compressor and pumping system) to be used (at Washington Aqueduct’s sole discretion) as an alternative to Washington Aqueduct’s transfer system.

Contractor shall furnish a Washington Aqueduct- approved, leak-free connection device between the vehicle and Washington Aqueduct’s intake receptacle (a quick disconnect coupling compatible with the WTPs’ couplings).

Contractor shall provide all necessary hoses, fittings, air-padding, etc. required to safely and efficiently offload the chemical into designated storage tanks. Tank truck shall be capable of transferring liquid Alum at 60 psi to elevated storage tanks (approximately 60 ft high). The tank truck unloading hose shall have a 2-inch, female, cam-lock coupling which will be compatible with the 2-inch, male cam-lock coupling.

e. Contractor shall be reimbursed for industry-standard demurrage charges incurred as a result of delays caused by the Washington Aqueduct whenever unloading has not started within (2) two hours after arrival.

f. Contractor shall ensure delivery personnel’s compliance with all OSHA requirements, including personal protective equipment for Contractor delivery personnel.

9 Rejection of Deliveries –

a. Failure to provide required documentation upon delivery constitutes grounds for rejection of deliveries.

b. Any load tested by Washington Aqueduct that fails to comply with these Specifications shall constitute grounds for rejection of that load.

c. Washington Aqueduct reserves the right to reject any delivery that has been contaminated.

10. Condition of Delivery Vehicle –

a. Chemical compatibility - The Alum shall be delivered in tank trucks dedicated only to transporting Alum.

b. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to verify the cleanliness of the transporting equipment before loading. The transporting equipment shall be clean and free of residue that may contaminate the product or impede the unloading process. All appurtenant valves, pumps, and discharge hoses used for the delivery of bulk chemicals shall be supplied by the Contractor and shall be clean and free from contaminating material.

c. All delivery vehicles used for the chemical delivery, under this agreement, shall be in good mechanical order and shall be in full compliance with the applicable requirements of the Hazardous Materials Regulations of the Department of Transportation, Code of Federal Regulations, as currently issued.

d. Washington Aqueduct reserves the right to refuse any deliveries made with equipment that is poorly maintained and/or leaking chemical. Any delivery vehicle found leaking chemicals is considered an emergency situation requiring immediate attention by the Contractor and may not be allowed to depart until the Contractor or his designated representative makes appropriate repairs.

11 Spillage –

a. The Contractor shall immediately report any spills caused during the filling operations to the operations control center of the Dalecarlia WTP 202-764-2700.

b. The Contractor shall take immediate and appropriate actions to clean up any spill. The Contractor shall be responsible for all clean-up of spillage and contaminated matter in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Contractor shall be responsible for any spills or hazardous chemical releases resulting from the failure of its or its subcontractor’s delivery equipment or from failure of attendant delivery personnel in the proper performance of their duties.

c. If a spill is not cleaned up, Washington Aqueduct may hire a certified hazardous material handling company to clean up the spill, and the cost of such service will be charged to the Contractor and deducted from the amount due to the Contractor.

12. Ordering Procedures –

a. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of an existing requirement by issuing a delivery order using a Department of Defense form 1449.

b. Each task order will include the following information at a minimum:

(1) Date of delivery order

(2) Contract and delivery order numbers

(3) Fixed price of the delivery order

(4) Delivery requirements (date, time, chemical name (ALUM) and number of loads; see definition of load in item 7b above)

(5) Accounting and appropriation data Any other pertinent information.

13. Invoicing Procedures –

a. Unit of measure for payment shall be: Dry tons of Alum delivered FOB destination.

b. The Contractor shall mail the original delivery invoices to:

USACE Finance Center 5722 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38054-5005 Attn: EFT/Disbursing

And a copy to:

Washington Aqueduct 5900 MacArthur Blvd., N.W.

Washington, D.C. 2 0016-2514 Attn: Support Management Services Email: WADinvoices@usace.army.mil

POLYALUMINUM CHLORIDE (POLYALUMINUM HYDROXYCHLOROSULFATE)

(BULK LIQUID)

Summary Delivery destination McMillan Water Treatment Plant Chemical name Polyaluminum Hydroxychlorosulfate Strength 17.5% Aluminum oxide Projected annual maximum quantity 600,000 lbs. (approx. 55,000 gal) Unit of measure for invoicing pounds Delivery load size 2,000 to 5,000 gallons (as requested) Requirements AWWA Standard B408 and NSF/ANSI Certification 60

1. Requirement – Furnish all of the Washington Aqueduct’s Polyaluminum Chloride in accordance with these specifications. The Polyaluminum Chloride must be a Polyaluminum hydroxychlorosulfate and is referred to as “Polyaluminum Chloride” in this specification. Polyaluminum Chloride is used at Washington Aqueduct’s McMillan water treatment plant (WTP). Polyaluminum Chloride shall conform to the requirements of ANSI/AWWA Standard B408, latest revision, for Polyaluminum

Chloride, except as modified or supplemented herein, and shall conform to NSF/ANSI Standard 60.

2. Period of Performance – Period of Performance shall be for a period of five (5) years from date of award for a total of 60 months.

3. Government Projected Requirements – Estimated maximum annual quantity of 55,000 gallons (600,000 pounds) of neat Polyaluminum Chloride per year. Maximum total contract capacity not to exceed 275,000 gallons (3,000,000 pounds) over five-year contract duration.

4. Information Required Upon Contract Award – The following information is required to be completed and incorporated into the signed contract upon Contract Award:

a. Contact information for sales, ordering, dispatching, vehicle operators, and technical support:

Product Sales, Ordering, Delivery, Technical Support, and Safety Contact Information Sales / Administrative Office Information

Responsible Personnel Email Address Telephone number(s) Normal working hours

Ordering Office Information Email address for placing orders Normal working hours Telephone number(s) during working hours Telephone number(s) after hours/emergency Responsible personnel

Dispatcher Information Email Address Telephone number(s) Normal working hours Responsible personnel

Delivery Vehicle Operator Documentation Names and photographs of the vehicle operators making deliveries

Product Technical Support (Manufacturer) Responsible personnel Email Address Telephone number(s)

b. Upon contract award, the Contractor shall provide a completed, signed Accident Prevention Plan in accordance with Part 1910, Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations and EM 385-1-1, 15 Sep 08. An Accident Prevention Plan (APP) is a safety and health policy and program document. Contractor’s APP shall address the identified hazards involved and the control measures to be taken. The APP shall interface with the employer’s overall safety and health program, and a copy shall be available with each delivery. The Contractor’s APP shall include the following:

Accident Prevention Plan Requirements

1. Title, signature, and phone number of the plan preparer.

2. Background Information to include: Chemical identification, manufacturer information, product information sheet, SDS

3. Responsibilities and Lines of Authorities – to include (1) a statement of Contractor’s ultimate responsibility for implementation of its safety and occupational health program, including a hazard communication program, and (2) identification and accountability of personnel responsible for safety.

4. Training Documentation– All contract and sub-contract personnel shall have completed required safety training before coming on-site. Employees shall have received training in, at minimum, proper unloading of chemicals, spill prevention, applicable hazardous materials and PPE, and spill response.

5. Accident and spill response procedures. Investigate and report accidents as soon as possible but not more than 24 hours afterwards to the Contracting Officer/Representative (CO/COR). An accident that results in a fatal injury, permanent partial or permanent total disability shall be immediately reported to the Contracting Officer.

6. Personal Protective Equipment: Identify personnel protective equipment to be provided:

(a) Work Clothing. Identify minimum requirements.

(b) Eye and Face Protection. Eye and face protection shall be worn as determined by an analysis of the operations being performed.

(c) Hearing Protection. Hearing protection must be worn by all those exposed to high noise activities.

(d) High Visibility Apparel shall comply with ANSI/ISEA 107, Class 2 requirements at a minimum and shall be worn by all workers exposed to vehicular or equipment traffic.

(e) Gloves. Identify the proper type of gloves appropriate for the delivery of the chemical.

5. Physical / Chemical Requirements –

a. Polyaluminum Chloride shall meet or exceed the ANSI/AWWA Standard B408, latest revision except as modified or supplemented herein. All sampling and testing shall be in accordance with ANSI/AWWA Standard B408, latest revision. Polyaluminum Chloride supplied shall conform to the following requirements:

b. The Polyaluminum Chloride supplied shall be in liquid emulsion form.

c. The Polyaluminum Chloride supplied shall be easily applied by metering pumps and water miscible, free from visible foreign matter and sediment, and shall remain as a stable suspension without settling out during storage.

6. Quality Assurance Requirements –

a. Certification of Suitability for Drinking Water - Polyaluminum Chloride supplied under this contract is a direct additive used in the treatment of potable water and shall be certified as suitable for treatment of drinking water by an accredited certifying organization in accordance with the requirements of the National Sanitation Foundation / American National Standards Institute Standard 60 (NSF/ANSI Standard 60), Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals—Health Effects.

b. Maximum Usage Level (MUL) for NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certification shall be greater than or equal to 250 mg/L.

c. Certification shall be performed by a certification organization accredited by the American National Standards Institute, and evaluation shall be accomplished in accordance with requirements that are no less restrictive than those listed in NSF/ANSI Standard 60.

Physical / Chemical Characteristics Parameter Minimum Required Maximum Allowed

Polyaluminum chloride, % (w/w) as Aluminum 9.1 9.7 Polyaluminum chloride, % (w/w) as Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3)

17.25 18.25

Specific Gravity at 60 degrees F 1.25 1.35 pH 2.0 3.0 Turbidity, NTU 50 Sulfate, % 0.5 1.5 Basicity, % 77 81

7. Delivery –

a. Delivery date and time shall be arranged upon placement of order.

b. Quantity - The Contractor shall make Polyaluminum Chloride…